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K102 XCP

1993 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

64,995 mi
Last recorded64,995 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2024
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK102 XCP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2024 64,995 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 57,938 miles

under vehicle corrosion

Fail 29 Nov 2022 57,938 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2021 57,657 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 57,633 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 57,126 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 57,125 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 55,395 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 55,391 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front to back sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 51,263 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 48,850 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

vehichle generally corroded underside,n/s front and n/s rear outrigger ares corroded

propshaft front joint falling apart,both centre bearings in poor condotion

Fail 16 Jan 2017 48,850 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

vehichle generally corroded underside,n/s front and n/s rear outrigger ares corroded

propshaft front joint falling apart,both centre bearings in poor condotion

Pass 6 Jan 2016 47,493 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 47,493 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened rear (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer & inner sill front & rear (5.2.6)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer & inner sill front & rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 39,314 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 39,255 miles

n/s/f bumper support bar corroded but bumper not insicure

Fail 24 Jun 2013 39,253 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f bumper support bar corroded but bumper not insicure

Pass 19 Jun 2012 39,235 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 39,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 39,128 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 39,128 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 38,946 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 38,633 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 38,629 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 38,255 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 38,253 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 37,946 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 37,940 miles

Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2006 37,385 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express?

Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
1,204
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,026
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,909
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,861
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,297
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K102 XCP is a 1993 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

Across all 1993 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 66,330 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Talbot Express fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K102 XCP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 33 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K102 XCP is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 July 1993.

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